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Feb 25 2019
Aquarium Life: Adding a Sand Substrate
This morning I got CaribSea Tahitian Moon Sand as substrate for my aquarium. It’s very beautiful sparkling black naturally-colored sand and I got it to mix in with the natural black gravel that I already have in there. Sand is good for plant roots and it supposedly reduces nitrates better than gravel. Also, there may …
Feb 22 2019
Adding Plants and Adjusting pH Levels in the Aquarium
Today I added two new plants to my aquarium, Temple Compacta and Anubias Frazeri. I was happy to see that my new plants had healthy looking roots when I pulled them out of their Top Fin containers. Both are wonderful green leaf plants that you can just place in the gravel and let the roots …
Feb 21 2019
Setting Up My New Aquarium
Welcome to The Aquarista, where I blog about my aquarium life and you get to watch me attempt to create a happy, self-sustaining aquarium ecosystem! For the New Year, I decided to set up my new aquarium, and I am very, very excited to get started. I spent a few days thinking about how I …
Feb 10 2019
Recipe: German Cucumber Salad
This is one of my favorite salads, as a matter of fact, when I go to a new German restaurant, I always have to try their cucumber salad – that and their hot potato salad. The dressing combines smooth sour cream with tangy lemon juice and vinegar, and fresh dill. I like onions in mine, …
Jan 26 2019
Early Bird Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Sale Now
t may seem very early to purvey tickets for a Halloween event, but Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Orlando, Florida’s Magic Kingdom Park fills up fast! So if you’ve ever wanted to experience a Disney Halloween, it’s not too early. Also keep in mind that Disney World is expected to be particularly packed this year, …
Dec 30 2018
8 Frank Lloyd Wright Structures Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage List
Eight buildings designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright have been nominated to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. If accepted, the structures, titled “The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright,” would sit amongst some of the most notable buildings in the world, including the Taj Mahal, Cologne Cathedral, Himeji Castle, and Sydney …
Jul 06 2018
Free Crochet Pattern: Round Ringlet Rug
I made this rug to add little pops of aqua and green and some softness to a room. This rug is 31 inches in diameter, but feel free to add or subtract more rings to make it larger or smaller. Like the spotted owl pot holder I recently posted, it is also made with three strands of …
Jun 09 2018
Film: ‘Loved By All: The Story of Apa Sherpa’
In this gorgeous short film from Sherpas Cinema, viewers get a personalized look at life as a sherpa, their incredible surroundings, and the struggles they encounter. Loved By All: The Story of Apa Sherpa was produced by Malcolm Sangster, directed by Eric Crosland, and narrated by Apa Sherpa. Maximize your screen and enjoy.
May 21 2018
Week Seven of #The100DayProject
One two three four five six seven, all good children go to heaven. Here are highlights from week seven of #The100DayProject. Day 49/100 Couple of whale sharks for #the100dayproject #100daysoftheocean #ocean #sealife #fish #illustration #Illustrator #illustrators #drawing #artlicensing #brightlicensing #Editorial #kidlitart pic.twitter.com/Fho9chkUnH — Emma Jayne (@emma_j_designs) May 20, 2018 The cardboard room gets a visitor for …
May 20 2018
A Weekend Getaway to Kansas City, Missouri
My friends and I took advantage of spring’s temperate weather last weekend to take an overnight getaway to Kansas City, Missouri, which has much to offer, too much to explore in a weekend, but we had a wonderful time visiting a few of its cultural spots. On our way into town, we stopped at the …
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